OUR PROCESS​

How It Works

The 4 STEP PROCESS

At Millstone Financial Group, we believe your success relies on the strength of your relationship with your advisor, and so, it’s our mission to make our clients and their goals our first priority. Our guiding principle is: People first, numbers second.

By crafting tailored financial plans based on your individual dreams and struggles, we can help you weather the challenging times while providing you with solutions to better reach your financial goals. In order to develop your plan without missing a detail, we utilize a four-step process. 

Step 1: 

The Millstone Awareness Analysis

This thorough analysis is designed to help you see how your current retirement plan is working for you, where you can improve, and which opportunities you need to capitalize on. We do this through a 5-point evaluation of your current retirement plan and finances:

• Retirement Income Projection
• Investment Portfolio Analysis
• Investment Portfolio Fee Report
• Tax Liability Analysis
• Social Security Review

Step 2:

 Analysis Overview

In our second meeting, we’ll go over your Millstone Awareness Analysis and discuss strategies that we feel can improve your situation. Then, it’s time to get started. If we have both decided to work together, our team will begin to collect the necessary documents and information we need to implement the stages of your customized action plan.

This will enable us to create your custom Millstone Advisory Plan, leaving you with the confidence in knowing you’re headed in the right direction.

Step 3:

The Millstone Advisory Plan

At this point, we will begin the implementation process of moving your assets and adjusting your portfolio according to the plan. No financial plan should be set in stone. We prefer to think of your custom plan as a living, breathing document that changes as you do.

Your custom retirement plan will include:

• Income Plan
• Investment Plan
• Advanced Planning (Tax, Healthcare, and Legacy Planning)

Step 4:

Oversee and Continually Refine Your Plan

We’re here as your trusted advisors over time. In addition to consistently monitoring your plan, we welcome any questions you have and provide guidance as your life evolves. Together, we’ll regularly review your financial progress, discuss life changes, and modify your plan as necessary.

Frequently ASked Questions

At Millstone Financial Group, we specialize in helping individuals and families plan their ideal retirement. Our goal is to assist you with protecting and growing your assets, while providing strategies to help you maximize your income in retirement. Our typical client is 55+ with at least $500,000 in investable assets. However, our goal at Millstone Financial Group is to see everyone succeed financially, so we are open to speaking with clients who may not fit these criteria.

The analysis is designed to help you see how your current retirement plan is working for you, where you can improve, and which opportunities you need to capitalize on. We do this through a 5-point evaluation of your current retirement plan and finances like:

  • Your current retirement income versus expenses, including healthcare
  • Where your assets are allocated, as well as your level of risk and liabilities
  • The total investment and management fees you are currently paying
  • The estimated tax burden on your retirement portfolio
  • Your social security payments and how they fit into your overall strategy

Yes. During our initial meeting, we conduct an exploratory discussion to learn more about you, your goals and dreams in retirement. Our guiding principle is: People first, numbers second. Just as important, its a chance for you to learn more about the firm to determine if our firm is a fit and how we might assist you in the achievement of your retirement goals.

Millstone will provide a thorough analysis to develop effective investment strategies. We monitor your investments regularly to help attain expected performance. Your retirement goals will determine the strategy and which investments we select.

In most cases, we are compensated as a percentage of the assets we manage for our clients. However, where it is in the clients best interest to have us paid by insurance commission instead of an ongoing fee we will let the client know and educate them on the pros and cons.

Whatever is most comfortable for you. We prefer to have regularly scheduled meetings customized to meet your needs. We can meet in person, by phone or web for your convenience.

Didn’t find the answer to your Question?

Send us a message or give us a call if you have a specific question in mind. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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Get The Awareness ANalysis

Boost Your Financial Awareness

Awareness of your financial standing is the first step to improving your financial situation and making better decisions. Pinpoint exactly where your investments are falling short of your goals by completing your Millstone Awareness Analysis. 

This no-cost consultation helps you better understand your position and where you may need to course-correct. 

Take the guesswork out of your financial planning by scheduling your awareness analysis today.